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San Francisco Events in May 2025

As we enjoy the full spring season in San Francisco, the city feels more and more alive with many events and cultural happenings. It’s May, so it’s the San Francisco Carnival and Parade Month and also the beginning of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Here’s the list of San Francisco […]

Bread Pudding Recipe Inspired by the Novels of Jane Austen

I discovered Bread Pudding only a couple of years ago after I moved to the United States, and it wasn’t love at first bite. It took me some time, though, to find this Bread Pudding recipe that made me fall in love with Bread Pudding. The recipe is easy and […]

Taste the Season: Spring Food Traditions from Around the World

Discover spring food traditions from around the world—from cherry blossom picnics in Japan to sweet capirotada in Mexico and the symbolic dishes of Nowruz in Iran. Spring is a season of renewal, and in cultures around the world, food plays a central role in marking the transition. As trees bloom […]

San Francisco Events in April 2025

Spring is in full swing, and San Francisco is buzzing with energy, color, and unforgettable events. From iconic festivals and outdoor markets to live music, art shows, and cultural celebrations, April 2025 is packed with exciting things to do in the Bay Area. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend […]

A Kid-friendly Travel Guide to Oahu, Hawaii

After so many visits, Oahu, Hawaii, has become a place that feels like home. With its year-round perfect weather and breathtaking beauty, we’ve enjoyed every moment here—first as a couple and now with our son. And maybe that’s why I keep dreaming about moving here someday! Why Oahu is […]

Pumpkin Malasadas at Leonard's Bakery Oahu

What I loved eating in Oahu, Hawaii

This was our 4th time visiting the island of Oahu in Hawaii! And maybe some of you are wondering why we’re not visiting the other islands, too. Well, we will do that at some point, of course. But we love […]

Romanian Apple Pie Recipe (Placinta cu mere)

In my family, apple pie (“Placinta cu mere”) was a grandma’s dessert specialty. I don’t even remember eating the traditional apple pie on another occasion other than when my grandmother (mamaie) would bake it on a fall day after she […]

15 beautiful European destinations to visit this fall

Traveling to Europe in the fall season comes with beautiful weather (especially if you travel at the beginning of the season), fewer crowds, breathtaking autumn foliage, lower prices, and endless things to see and do. I’ve always thought fall is […]

Midsummer cake with strawberries and meringues

Swedish Midsummer Cake with Strawberries and Cream (Midsommartårta)

This Swedish Midsummer Cake is a show-stopping celebration cake filled with fresh strawberries, cream, and luscious vanilla custard, everything stacked between an airy vanilla sponge. It’s a traditional Midsummer staple, baked everywhere in Sweden to celebrate the year’s longest day. […]

Powell’s Books: The World’s Largest Independent Bookstore

Powell’s City of Books is the world’s largest used and new bookstore, spanning over 68,000 square feet and housing approximately one million books. The iconic bookstore is located in Portland, Oregon, and it’s one of the city landmarks. The story […]

Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie (placinta cu branza)

Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie was the first type of pie I was introduced to when I was little. Both my grandmother and my mother used to bake this sweet cheese pie, and I loved it every single time, especially when […]

Best museums to visit in Oahu, Hawaii

While Hawaii is best known for its iconic beaches, it also has such a rich and diverse cultural heritage. You can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the local culture by visiting some of the best Hawaiian museums located on […]

Midsummer – a Swedish celebration of the summer solstice

Midsummer, also known as the summer solstice, is a time of year celebrated for centuries by cultures worldwide. This day marks the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also considered […]

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